Side and Crossover Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Side and Crossover Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side and Crossover Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Begin standing tall with feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your hips.
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Step to the right with your right leg, bending your knee to lower into a side lunge, keeping your left leg straight.
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Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, then step diagonally across with your left leg into a crossover lunge, bending your left knee.
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Return to standing by pushing off your left heel; repeat the movement on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Side and Crossover Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and back straight to avoid leaning forward.
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Ensure your knee stays in line with your toes during lunges to prevent strain.
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Avoid letting your back leg touch the ground in crossover lunges to maintain balance and engagement.
Secondary Muscles
While Side and Crossover Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Side and Crossover Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Side and Crossover Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
